Hope Festival highlights good things in northwest neighborhood Gene Marrano May 25, 2016 1 min read Its called the “Hope Festival” and is designed in part to celebrate the good things happening in a northwest Roanoke City neighborhood. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano about an event this weekend: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia seeking residents to report poor internet serviceNext: Tree pollen subsides, but all that rain may mean a rough grass pollen season Related Stories 1 min read GWRABA director says Williamson Road reconfiguration has support from stakeholders Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read Nokefest is Roanoke’s own music/outdoors/arts festival weekend Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read 81st anniversary of Operation Overlord Denise Membreno June 6, 2025